[07-24-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two-Vehicle Collision Injured Six, Including Death of a Child in Temecula

According to the Riverside County Fire Department, a two-vehicle collision resulted in one child’s death and six additional injuries in Temecula on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

The collision transpired at 6:25 p.m. at State Route 79 and Anza Road intersection, according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

The department reported that four people were seriously injured, two others had moderate injuries, and one required extrication from a vehicle.

According to the department, a child passed away at the scene. Three additional adults, three additional children, and one person sustained serious injuries.

Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Being in a car accident is the most frequent cause of personal injury in the US. Each year, two million people suffer injuries from car accidents. Of these people, more than 200,000 reside in the state of California. With a population of over 2 million, Riverside County is one of the state’s most crowded and dangerous places to drive.

2,119 injuries and fatalities occurred on Riverside’s streets, including Jurupa Avenue, Wells Avenue, Pierce Street, and nearby roads like the 91, 215, and 60.

If the drivers hadn’t been preoccupied with their cell phones or other distractions while driving, 80% of these fatalities might have been prevented.

These collisions are partly caused by distracted driving, drunk driving, and fatigued driving.

Due to the accident, the driver who caused the collision owes money to the people listed above. A car accident might be the fault of both drivers. Even if this happens, injured parties may still be able to sue the responsible party.

Riverside County Car Accident Lawyers

Car accidents are the most common reason for personal injury and wrongful death claims in California. Even though many of these collisions have similar contributing factors, each one is different and should be thoroughly investigated by a knowledgeable auto accident law firm to ensure the injured party is given all the compensation they are entitled to.

The stress and grief that a family experiences when a loved one perishes unexpectedly in a car accident can be unbearable. The wrongful death victim’s family may file a lawsuit.

A wrongful death lawsuit holds the at-fault party accountable for the victim’s medical expenses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering experienced by the deceased, and loss of companionship.

You need to contact a lawyer immediately when a loved one is killed in a car accident. If you are hurt, or a loved one is killed in a tragic accident, our Riverside County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to take on your case and obtain the compensation you are entitled to. While you concentrate on getting better, we will handle your legal matters. To arrange a free consultation, call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form.